The contracts every photographer should have
Photographers risk usage rights, no-show shoots, and unpaid galleries — the money is in the licensing, not just the click. The Contracts Kit gives you plain-English templates built for exactly this — read every word before you decide, then own all 15 for a one-time $49.
The fights in photography are about who can use the images, where, and for how long — plus deposits when a client cancels. A clear agreement sets the license, protects your deposit, and gets you permission to show the work.
The templates a photographer actually needs
Each is written in plain English and ready to use. Click any one to read the full document before you buy.
Client Services Agreement
Covers the shoot fee, deposit, cancellation terms, delivery timeline, and the usage license the client is actually buying.
Read the template →Testimonial & Portfolio Release
Written permission to show the photos in your portfolio and marketing — essential when the subjects are people or private spaces.
Read the template →Late Payment Demand Letter
For the client who has the gallery link and goes quiet on the balance.
Read the template →IP Assignment Agreement
For commercial clients who want full ownership — so a buyout is priced and documented, not assumed.
Read the template →Mistakes that cost photographers money
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Frequently asked
Does the client own the photos, or just a license to use them?
That's exactly what your contract should decide. Most shoots grant a usage license while you keep copyright; the Client Services Agreement spells out the license, and the IP Assignment Agreement handles a full commercial buyout when one is priced in.
Can I post client work in my portfolio?
Only with permission. The Testimonial & Portfolio Release gives you written consent to use the images in your marketing, which protects you when people or private property appear in the shots.
Every contract a photographer needs, for $49 once
All 15 plain-English templates, yours to keep and reuse on every client. Read each one in full before you pay.
Browse the templatesContracts Kit templates are a starting point, not legal advice. For high-stakes matters, have a lawyer review your specific situation.